Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
isoptera
ID:
825068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dryand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. 1: t. 43 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824402



Common Names

  • Isoptera Begonia
  • Isoptera's Begonia
  • Begonia isoptera


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Description

Begonia isoptera (also called 'Winged Begonia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Begoniaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a upright habit and succulent stems. It is native to Brazil and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Begonia isoptera is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems, digestive issues, and fever. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Begonia isoptera has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, round, and dark-green in color with small, white hairs on the leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Begonia isoptera can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix that is kept moist. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Begonia isoptera

Begonia isoptera is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Begonia isoptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Begonia isoptera?

Begonia isoptera

What is the common name of Begonia isoptera?

Winged Begonia

What is the natural habitat of Begonia isoptera?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Begonia genus

Begonia buimontana, Begonia cupreata, Begonia gunnerifolia, Begonia hispida, Begonia huegelii, Begonia incisoserrata, Begonia isoptera, Begonia itupavensis, Begonia longivillosa, Begonia macra, Begonia mbangaensis, Begonia puttii, Begonia rutilans, Begonia taipeiensis, Begonia chungii, Begonia reichenheimii, Begonia rubellina, Begonia kribensis, Begonia nervosa, Begonia metachroa, Begonia kimusiana, Begonia pseudovaleri, Begonia moriana, Begonia Pilderia, Begonia Platycentrum, Begonia macahensis, Begonia Pritzelia, Begonia mouhotiana, Begonia Putzeysia, Begonia Quadrilobaria, Begonia multibulbillosa, Begonia purpurea, Begonia Quadriperigonia, Begonia lacei, Begonia Reichenheimia, Begonia Ridleyella, Begonia Rossmannia, Begonia Rostrobegonia, Begonia pedemontana, Begonia Ruizopavonia, Begonia peltata, Begonia pyrifolia, Begonia Scutobegonia, Begonia Sexalaria, Begonia madurensis, Begonia Solananthera, Begonia Squamibegonia, Begonia Stellandrae, Begonia edulis, Begonia Symbegonia,

Species in the Begoniaceae family

Begonia buimontana, Begonia cupreata, Begonia gunnerifolia, Begonia hispida, Begonia huegelii, Begonia incisoserrata, Begonia isoptera, Begonia itupavensis, Begonia longivillosa, Begonia macra, Begonia mbangaensis, Begonia puttii, Begonia rutilans, Begonia taipeiensis, Begonia chungii, Begonia reichenheimii, Begonia rubellina, Begonia kribensis, Begonia nervosa, Begonia metachroa, Begonia kimusiana, Begonia pseudovaleri, Begonia moriana, Begonia Pilderia, Begonia Platycentrum, Begonia macahensis, Begonia Pritzelia, Begonia mouhotiana, Begonia Putzeysia, Begonia Quadrilobaria, Begonia multibulbillosa, Begonia purpurea, Begonia Quadriperigonia, Begonia lacei, Begonia Reichenheimia, Begonia Ridleyella, Begonia Rossmannia, Begonia Rostrobegonia, Begonia pedemontana, Begonia Ruizopavonia, Begonia peltata, Begonia pyrifolia, Begonia Scutobegonia, Begonia Sexalaria, Begonia madurensis, Begonia Solananthera, Begonia Squamibegonia, Begonia Stellandrae, Begonia edulis, Begonia Symbegonia,

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